
Taupō Drift


Ready to send it sideways? Taupō Drift is here – your opportunity to get your car out on track in a safe, controlled environment designed for drifters of all levels.
Drivers will be split into groups, considering the different abilities of the drivers and cars:
All sessions are 20 minutes long, giving each entrant five 20 minute sessions on track.
Please scroll down to book and to read the Things You Need to Know.
Bookings are essential and must be made by 4pm the day prior via the online booking process. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted
For any inquiries, please contact track@taupomp.co.nz or you can call the office on 07 376 5033
Check out the experiences/tickets available on event dates.
Please read below information if you wish to have a passenger
Passengers must;
Get your car out on track in a safe and controlled environment at Taupō Drift track days!
Please support our Taupō Drift Partners:
NO, it is designed to be a relaxed grass roots event for enthusiasts to drift their cars in a safe controlled environment
Yes, however only if you want to change to a different skill level, just speak to our Track Controller. If groups aren’t full, then they will discuss this will you
If the weather is unsafe to drive in, we will postpone/cancel the Drift Day and will send out an email with the rescheduled Drift Day. There are no refunds or reschedules available if a customer does not attend or they start and then leave part way through the day.
Yes, if your car is fully caged with side intrusion bars, see details under “Important Information” above
Minimum of a current valid New Zealand restricted drivers’ licence (either restricted or full licence). The drivers licence needs to be sighted by our track staff, photos will not be accepted
NO, each driver must book for themselves
NO, bookings are non-transferable between drivers
Tyres must be treaded radial tyres, NO semi-slick or slick tyres allowed